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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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